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Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
End to streaming requires comprehensive planning
Ending streaming in Ontario will require resources, planning and a comprehensive implementation strategy
Ontario’s school re-opening plans
The Ministry of Education has announced school re-opening plans, but they leave much of the responsibility and the details to school boards.
A statement from People for Education on anti-Black racism
A statement from People for Education on anti-Black racism
A sample of Ontario researchers and school leaders working on racism, inclusion, and school change
Academics, educators and school leaders are producing vital evidence on racism, ant-Black racism, and inclusion. This is a small sample of some of that work
Infographic: Technology in Schools – A Tool and a Strategy
New infographic on Technology in Schools research report shares key information on access to technology and the Internet as well as online learning enrollment and resource supports.